Pittosporum balfourii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balfourii
ID:
488104
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cufod.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 102: 376 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487436
Common Names
- Pittosporum balfourii
- Balfour's pittosporum
- Balfour's cheesewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pittosporum balfourii (also called Balfourii, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to New Zealand, Australia, and New Caledonia. It typically grows to a height of 3-5 m and has a rounded crown with dark green, glossy leaves. Its flowers are white or cream-colored and have a sweet scent. It is found in a variety of habitats, including coastal areas, forests, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum balfourii is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pittosporum balfourii are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum balfourii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pittosporum balfourii
Pittosporum balfourii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.
Pittosporum balfourii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum balfourii?
Pittosporum balfourii
What type of plant is Pittosporum balfourii?
A shrub
Where is Pittosporum balfourii native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Pittosporum genus
Species in the Pittosporaceae family
Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,
References
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:684378-1: Based on the initial data import